Great job. I watched quite some video talking about setting up a bog filter and patio pond, and this is the one which makes me fully understand the process. The method is simple, effective and very easy to follow.
I have made a bog filter of concrete using these exact methods like void spaces, gravel, plants etc and my water is crystal clear. In fact crystal clear seems to be an understatement!A slow water flow makes a huge difference, that is the trick
That’s awesome!! Bog filters are definitely my favourite kind of pond filter, and it’s great how they only require a slow flow.. it’s means a smaller more energy efficient pump can be used! I think bog filters in general are really cost effective!! Thanks for watching!! 😊
That was by far and away the most informative video I have watched. I feel confident now to “ have a go “ at making this filter. Also learned a good idea to grow few water plant in a seperate pool!
lol Hail! I've had one sitting in yard Just for 'that' purpose ... Water 'Overflow', haha, into Creek. ... [to pooling area] Deep water hold back up to Toilet. {{{sigh}}} But, have yet to try. Planned to wrap Toilet in Chicken Wire covered with ?? Cement[?] adding 'Pockets', to use as 'pots', for Bromeliads, etc. along the sides. Quite welcome to use idea, Let me know if you made one. Very interested in what you did. *Cheers!*
Wow, massive planter score! Your signature attention to detail and expert touches to create another long-lasting, healthy habitat! Your outdoor space is amazing! Super entertaining and educational Vid!! Thank you!!!
Amazing job 👏. I've learned so much in just one video. Some of which I knew, but it's brilliant reminding oneself of how you can adapt certain aspects from one means to another 😂. Nice one 👍. Thanks ❤
I've built a little pond out of a pot this sorta size. It's a great little addition. Wish you'd released this video before I made it though! Few things I would have stolen from you lol
Great looking build! I worry a bit about finishing the wood components. You mentioned staining the wood, but a varnish or deck sealer would probably go a long way to preventing swelling or damage to the wood, as well as keeping anything nasty from the wood itself from dripping down into the pond, particularly if you used treated deck boards. I'd do the same for the OSB portion of the base, as rain water will get in between the other layers and cause swelling and disintegration of the OSB over time.
Right so firstly for those debating recreating this... I've created my own pond based on this and mirrored it as closely as possible. I've pictures to prove it and its outside as I type. Fish and all. I've made some observations. COST. This is NO budget pond. You could build quite a half decent ground pond for the cost of this. I've seen a comment or two that this planter cost him £45. Im sure 'today' that this is NOT possible. Im UK. Ive found this exact planter in numerous gsrden centres. It ranges from £350 to £500. The smaller planter anywhere up to £100. Planters are a rip off these days. I got a similar planter but much thinner in B and Q for £67. And the smaller for £25. Doesn't look as nice as this one but its still sturdy and same colour/size. Stones are not cheap. £10 at least per bag (4) and might use half a bag. Tubing and equipment around £70. Amzon and homebase mostly. And I scrimped as best I could. VISIBILITY. The pond has been operational now for just over 2 weeks. Ive 3 small Gold fish. Smallest outdoor fish in the market now since the laws changed or so the fish stores all consistently tell me. As things stand. And the pond is set up identically. I can barely see the fish. The walls are very green. The gravel on the bottom must be very green. Can see about 15 cm down so if the fish are there I can see them ok. Ive tested the water. Its crystal clear. So the bog filter setup works well. But the Algae on the walls and floor are a problem. The terracota pot which was visible at the start, is now pretty much solid green with algae. No string Algae or anything like that thankfully. Debating getting 2 or 3 lights for the bottom and see if that increases visibilty. Admissions. I'm an amateur. Never done this before. But the pond is identically set up to this one, that is for sure. Can anyone offer tips as to how to remove the green from the sides and base? I've used the sponge which works but messes things up and the green comes back in 2 or 3 days. Can it be stopped long term? Its in the sun for 5 or 6 hours a day. Nothing can be done about that.
Quite the Pond Creation Collection! You put a bit of work into this, hope rain doesn't wash sand out from under pot. Any creative ideas for filter's 'Waterspout'? no offense, Pipe needs a touch. Perhaps side *window* to see Fish in action, *especially at night.* _hmm_ if all happy, me too.
Great video and excellent descriptions. I'm curious about adding a T connector in the "cleanout" line so that could double as the input from the pump since it already goes to the bottom of the filter. Thoughts?
This looks great. Is there a reason why you pump the water to the top, then feed it to the bottom? Could it be pumped directly into the bottom of the filter through another hole?
Thank you! No real reason to be honest other than it’s one less possibility for a leak. You could defo go in through the bottom though, which would make it look a bit more tidy. 👍
Excellent videos... Full of information and very inspiring. Great job best style videos 📹. Q: How do you stop the Pond section from overflowing when it rains 🌧 ?
Thank you! To be honest I haven’t done anything to stop it from overflowing… If I see it looking too high I just use a jug and remove a bit of water. I’ve seen people with a similar setup drill a small hole near the top of the pot where they want the water level.. unfortunately because the top surround on this pot is hollow, it wouldn’t of work in this situation. 😊
I have a similar pond. I bought a solar "airstone" pump and connected a sponge filter. For plants ive got a few baskets with angel plants and ornamental onion, and hyacinth and water lettuce floating.
Thats awesome! Ornamental onion sounds interesting.. will have to look in to that!!! Water hyacinth has been been banned here, which is a shame as I really like the look of it.. I’ve got some water lettuce though! Thanks for watching!!!
Cool idea! I like this project. Is there any reason we shouldn't put the debris removing pipe on the bottom of the pot, instead of the side? Seems like it would be a more effective way to remove all of the debris. Yes, I realize I'd have to cut a hole through the back of the bottom pot.
I don’t see why not, I’ve always just had it on the side, and it seems to have always worked well for getting rid of the debris. You would have to make sure you provide enough support around the hole you cut in the bottom though, as the hole may weaken the base a little. 👍
Thanks for showing start to finish. I saw another DIY bog filter with the spraybar at the bottom and the filtered water output at the top. I'm confused. Your way way makes more sense tho.🤔
Nice concept. Is there a reason the pipe from the pump into the filter enters at the top like that? Couldn't it just go in at the bottom? Just thought it would be neater, but maybe there's a reason you did it that way.
Thank you! No real reason other than its one less hole being drilled, and therefore one less chance for a leak. But it would look neater, for sure. One other reason though, for going in at the top, is it allows you to add a breather pipe, which is a good alternative to a non-return valve in stopping the back flow of water in the case of a power outage. Obviously I didn’t include the breather pipe in this design as I was using the non-return valve, but I think in the future I will move more towards the addition of a breather pipe, instead of the non-return valve as I think they may be more reliable, and also cheaper.
this inspired me to do my own i have created a pond with 55 gallon food barrel. I used 2 5 gallon buckets one on each side. it has been going good but my question is how much water should i expect the plants to use. I seem to loosing about 6 to 7 inches a week. i cant find a leak any where. do you plants take much water from the pond
That seems like quite a lot of water to be loosing each week. Is it particularly hot where you are? Could be evaporation? Also, could wind be catching the water as it returns back to the pond, and blowing it out? That can sometimes happen if there is a big drop from the bog back into the pond. 👍
Great vid! I’m going to do this when I move into my house, currently in a flat. Can the pump tube go straight into the bottom of the filter pot rather than it going in from the top to just reach the bottom anyway? Would make it look a lot nicer than a tube sticking out the top lol
Thank you! Yeah, you can go straight into the bottom. The only thing with that is that it does add a possible leak point, also some people add a breather pipe in at the top (where the water comes in), to stop back flow. But if your not using a breather pipe and your using a non return valve like I used here, you can for sure go in at the bottom, and it would look a lot cleaner.
So the exit is at the bottom with a vertical pipe added because the clean water is at the top. And the inlet is at the top, with a vertical pipe going to the bottom because that's where the dirty water needs to begin. Is it just me, or ...
Great video! I would like to ask, where do you keep the electric sockets? Do you keep them outside? If yes, couod you tell me how do you manage to keep them water/moisture tight? Many thanks in advance!
Hi Adrian, thanks very much! Yeah, I run an extension cord to a specifically designed weatherproof electric box. If your in the UK, you can get them from Homebase. It works quite well, but it’s not perfect. I tend to place a bin bag over the top of it as a bit of extra waterproofing! 👍😊
Hey bro, Have you had any problems with bog filters? I hear they're pretty foolproof, but I'm trying to find a resource that goes over common bog filter problems.
Hey bro, I think the only problem I’ve had is depending on what plants you use, they can grow so much that they can block things up to the point where the filter can overflow. For example, I like to use typha, as it’s really good at purifying the water, but it is a big plant with a big root structure, that can get out of hand if you don’t keep on top of it. Other than that I can’t think of too many other problems I’ve had.. but if I think of anything else I’ll let you know! 👊
I wonder if doing with a solar panel and no battery in Florida, USA would be enough to keep the pond clean. My tank would be about 400 gallons and it would only be running while the sun is out.
Might work.. especially if you’re in Florida.. just make sure you include that non-return valve (or some other method), to prevent the water in the bog filter from syphoning back into the pond through the pump when the power go off! 👊
Can you tell me what pump you’d recommend for this type of pond as I’m looking at replicating it? Also are you able to list all the connectors you needed? Many thanks
Hi Peter, are you in the UK? if so, all the connectors I used were 21.5mm tank connectors from Wickes, it’s the only size they sell, along with the pvc, everything came from Wickes. Homebase also sell them, but for some reason they are 22mm there, would still work fine though. The pump I used in the video was cheap 1,500LPH submersible pump I bought on Amazon, which I had to turn right down using the flow regulator valve I put in, as it was far too powerful. However, after a few days the pump started making a noise, so I swopped it out, and ended up actually using a Fluval U3 internal filter which I added a bit of hosing to, to feed the bog. It produces just the right amount of flow without having to adjust it at all, And that has been working well now for a few weeks. Although I only really used that because I had it lying around.. But I did have a look at the pump size in it, and it is a 600LPH pump. So a 600LPH pump would be sufficient to run a setup like this, so long as you weren’t heavily stocking. The size of the pump needed will vary though depending on a few factors, such as how high it need to pump the water up (to the bog), what fish your planning on putting in, and how many of them. That being said a bog filter does not require a massive amount of flow to be affective, in fact too much flow and the bog filter will start to become less affective. Hope that all helps, and thanks for watching! 😊
Probably, but I wouldn’t like to say for certain. I had it set up all through last winter though, and that was a pretty harsh one. I did end up having to turn the pump off for a while though when it froze. Ideally you need to at least try and keep a hole in the ice at all times. Adding a cover helps a lot, and you could always add a small heater set to kick on if it gets really cold.
Hi , I have never done DIY but I am going to try and make your filter. How do you cut the hole in the planter so that the connectors fit them exactly? You don't use a uniseal or similar?? What size is the plastic pipe please. Do I need to buy pipe cutters. I will borrow a drill so what size round cutter do I need please? Thank you so very much and thank you for making this video. 😊
Hi Suzanne, I cut the hole in the planter using a 29mm hole saw (or hole cutter), which is the size to use if you are using the same 22mm tank connectors that I used. The plastic pipe is also 22mm. And you don’t necessarily need to buy pipe cutters, you could just use a junior hack saw, but a pipe cutter does make it a lot easier. Also is you’re using the tank connectors like i did in this video, they should come with little rubber washers that ensure a water tight seal. A Uniseal works in a slightly different way to tank connectors, but you could use a uniseal instead of a tank connector if you’re like. If you in the UK you should be able to get everything I used and listed here at Homebase, and probably Wicks too. Hope that helps, and good luck with your build. If you’re worried about drilling the holes and installing the tank connectors, you could always have a practice on a bit of scrap plastic or something before drilling into the plastic container you’re planning on using for your filter. That’s what I’ve done in the past if I’m a little unsure. Thanks for watching! 😊
@GingerFishyOfficial Hi ,Thank you for your reply I am writing out a list of items I need to buy. I am thinking of going to B and Q ,I live in England. The , water in pipe , is a 1 inch plastic pipe with 1 elbow. The clear plastic tubing that you use to go inside of that pipe , please would you tell me the size of that. Do I buy that from a fish store where I would also buy the pond hosing and metal fasteners and regulater stop cock ? Thank you so much .
@@suzannemoran7281 Hi! Yeah, the water in pipe is 1 inch, along with one 1 inch elbow. I’m not too sure on the size of the clear plastic tubing I used, but really it will be what ever size will fit your pump. Pond hosing, metal fasteners, regulator/ stopcock you should indeed be able to get from your local fish store. They should also be able to advise you on what hosing to buy for your pump. If your local fish store has a decent pond section, they may also sell the tank connectors and pvc pipe. Hope that helps! 😊
🤔 What practical purpose does it serve to put the filter in the middle of the pond and not on the bottom where it would be more efficient and effective?
Yeah, ideally the pump (pre-filter) would go at the bottom, but I like to lift it up a bit, that way if there is a leak with the bog filter there is no way that the pond can be drained all the way. Then I use an air stone on the very bottom which should help push up some of the debris/ waste up to the pump. That’s the idea anyway.. Also, in the winter it means all I need to do is to lift the air stone up a bit, which allows the bottom part of the pond to stay nice and still, which provides an area for the fish to over winter.
Thank you! I’m not too sure on the exact size, but it about 70cm high, with a diameter of about 78cm. I got it at local garden centre.. Unfortunately I cant seem to find anywhere online currently selling it. The brand of it is ‘Kanten’ though.. Hope that helps! 😊
I got them from Homebase, but I don’t think they sell that type anymore.. i think they’ve gone all push fit now.. you should be able to pick them up from any good pond shop though 👍
That would be brilliant iv been struggling with what to know to buy a complete list description and sizes Qty etc would be perfect for everyone looking to make this exact filter
@@GingerFishyOfficial Thank you for your reply. Both the pond and bog filter get direct sunlight. I have not added any plants yet. What would be the best plants for direct sunlight?
@@jeffreyb8928 Water Lily is always good, and will flower nicely in full sun. Also, depending are where you are located water lettuce and water hyacinth also work well in the summer months. 👍
It’s 74cm high, with a top diameter of 80cm. So a big old planter! I got it from a local garden centre, and unfortunately can’t seem to find it anywhere online.. but the brand is ‘Ecken Kanten’, so you maybe able to track it down somewhere! Thanks for watching!! 😊
Hi mate, there is a couple of things you can do to prevent the bog from overflowing. Firstly you could make the outflow bigger. The bigger the outflow, the quicker the water can flow back into the pond, and therefore reducing the chance of the bog overflowing. Secondly, if you’ve already built the bog, and you can’t change the size of the outflow, you could add a flow control valve, that way you can just reduce the flow down to the point that the bog will not overflow. Thirdly you could add a second outflow, a little higher than the current outflow, that way if the water can’t exit quick enough through the current outflow, it can go out the second outflow. Adding a second outflow is also handy if your main outflow gets blocked with plant roots or general debris, it give you a bit of time to get in there and do a bit of maintenance. Also, I always like to make sure that my pond pump is not in the very bottom of the pond. Instead I like to have it raised up off the bottom by a few inches, that way, if worst comes to worst and the bog filter does overflow, there is no possible way that the pond can be completely emptied, and therefore saving the fish. Hope that helps! 👍😊
Yeah, defo could have done that, it would have looked neater. Once the weather starts to warm up I’m going to be doing a big pond build, with a similar bog filter (but much bigger), and I plan to take the inlet in through the base for that one! Thanks for watching! 😊
I am building one similar with a wine barrel. The pump I have is too powerful at 1060l p/h. My question is will a pump at 750l p/h and 96cm head height be ok? (Bottom of barrel to top of bog filter is 88cm)
Hello again!! I know you're in the UK but do you have any idea where I could find this size planter here in the US? and what price range I'm I looking at? If the size planter you have can't be purchased here. What other size would you recommend as I wish to keep guppies in it. Thanks in advance...
Hi there, unfortunately I don’t know of anywhere specifically in the US where you can get a large planter like this one. But you’ll probably find something similar in one of the big-box stores, or a local garden centre. Also, if you can’t find one as big as the one that I used, a little bit smaller would be fine, especially if you’re just keeping a few guppies. The bigger it is just helps with keeping the water parameters more stable. Have you seen the channel ‘Aquapros’, he has done a few mini ponds using planters, and I know he is in the US, so you may be able to get a few ideas from a couple of his videos. 😊
@Ginger Fishy I hope I can find one but so far it ain't happening. I have one other place to look it's called at-home here and that store has a lot of outdoor planters but I will look up Aquapros because it's seems I may have to change directions. Thank you again for your time and I really appreciate your help..
What size hole saw would I need for a 3/4 uniseal? I couldn't find a planter like yours here in the US. So I had to pick what I thought would be a decent size. I'm not happy😢 but it will work I guess.
@@ftayor66 hi there, unfortunately I’m not too sure as I’ve never used uniseals before.. I’ve always used tank connectors or bulkheads. Sorry I can’t help. 😣
It’s not connected to the pump or anything.. it’s just connected up to its own nano air pump, just to provide some extra oxygenation and also help push debris up to the pump. 👍😊
Another question the water outlet with all the tiny holes...should that be completely covered with gravel so it doesn't suck air? Also I am starting with a green pond it is starting to get clearer, any suggestions?? I am waiting for plants as I have to plants in the pond.
@@roseanngibson4084 the water outlet with the holes doesn’t necessarily have to be covered, that’s up to you really. I personally like to cover it, so there is no water visible at the top of the bog. If there is water visible at the top of the bog, it tends to attract birds that like to come in for a drink, which is fine, but whilst they’re having a drink they tend to also poop in it, and that poop is very nutrient rich and can they cause algae. Also if you live an area where mosquitoes are an issue it’s best not to have visible water at the top of the bog, as they’ll be all up in that. As far the green water goes, the addition of the bog filter and plants should sort that out.. it may take a little while, but it will go clear. You could add a UV and that will clear it up in a week or 2, but the bog filter and plants will definitely also clear up the water, it may just take a little longer. 😊👍
I just wanted to say thank you on your advice. My pond has never been this clear in my life. I believe it was my homemade bog. It went from pea soup to crystal clear that I can see the bottom❤
Hi there! I’ve put a couple of links in the description. Is there anything in particular you were wondering about? Are you in the UK? If so I got all the plumbing bits from Wickes. The plant pots I got from a local garden centre, but the brand name of them is Ecken Kanten. 👍
I really wanted to see your video through. I am working towards a water feature in my future. I feel like you didn’t show enough detail for a beginner. I’m not intending to be disrespectful. I just don’t have a clear understanding of your techniques and rationale.
Beginners should watch his beginner videos! This video is to show another style and size…Your attempt is like trying to learn how to swim and entering the Olympics shortly afterwards and complaining because you couldnt keep up! …..fail…Ginger Fishy builds precisely and ends up with a beautiful pond, with needed filtration…not like many others…..go away
Great job. I watched quite some video talking about setting up a bog filter and patio pond, and this is the one which makes me fully understand the process. The method is simple, effective and very easy to follow.
Thank you! Yeah, I really tried to make sure I showed every step, so that’s awesome to hear! Thanks again!! 😊
I have made a bog filter of concrete using these exact methods like void spaces, gravel, plants etc and my water is crystal clear. In fact crystal clear seems to be an understatement!A slow water flow makes a huge difference, that is the trick
That’s awesome!! Bog filters are definitely my favourite kind of pond filter, and it’s great how they only require a slow flow.. it’s means a smaller more energy efficient pump can be used! I think bog filters in general are really cost effective!! Thanks for watching!! 😊
Can anybody recommend a pump for a small 400L pond please. Won't be overly stocked with fish. Thanks . Great videos mate.
That was by far and away the most informative video I have watched. I feel confident now to “ have a go “ at making this filter. Also learned a good idea to grow few water plant in a seperate pool!
That’s brilliant! I really tried to make sure I showed every step.. I’m glad you feel confident to start your own build!! 🔧
I agree 💯. It feels actually tangible like I can do it. I need this for my turtles.
This gave me a great idea! On old toilet would be perfect
lol Hail! I've had one sitting in yard Just for 'that' purpose ... Water 'Overflow', haha, into Creek. ... [to pooling area] Deep water hold back up to Toilet. {{{sigh}}} But, have yet to try. Planned to wrap Toilet in Chicken Wire covered with ?? Cement[?] adding 'Pockets', to use as 'pots', for Bromeliads, etc. along the sides. Quite welcome to use idea, Let me know if you made one. Very interested in what you did. *Cheers!*
Simple, effective, well explained , fun vid 👍 my only criticism is I'm going to have to build another pond now 😀
Thanks very much! And you can never have too many ponds!! 😂
Sounds like the best idea yet.
Wow, massive planter score! Your signature attention to detail and expert touches to create another long-lasting, healthy habitat! Your outdoor space is amazing! Super entertaining and educational Vid!! Thank you!!!
Thanks Finn Wiggles!! As soon as I saw that planter at the garden centre, I knew I had to buy it and make it into a pond!!! 😊
Amazing job 👏. I've learned so much in just one video. Some of which I knew, but it's brilliant reminding oneself of how you can adapt certain aspects from one means to another 😂.
Nice one 👍. Thanks ❤
Nice design and a very complete video on the topic.
Thank you!!! 😊👊
I've built a little pond out of a pot this sorta size. It's a great little addition. Wish you'd released this video before I made it though! Few things I would have stolen from you lol
Haha, a little water feature like this really can transform a space! Plus it was fun one to build! Thanks for watching!! 😊
Inspiration for me -when I have to downsize in the next few years, I know I can still have a small pond!
Yeah, I really wanted to make something that could fit anywhere, no matter how much outdoor space you have! 😊
Massive planter pot love the look of it man. Great job!
Thanks bud!! Hope everything’s good with you! 👊
@@GingerFishyOfficial can't complain to mutch, although some things could approve. How about you?
Yeah, not too bad mate, busy, but all good! 👍
Wow Absolutely Gorgeous Creative 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you! 😊
Cool build, man! That stained wood board gave it a nice accent to the green pots. Keep it up love to see more!
Thanks man! Appreciate it!! 👊
Nice filter
Thank you!
Plumbers lubricant helps with tight hard to join pipes onto fittings. It is suprising how effective it works.
I’ll try that! Thanks
Came out super awesome dude
Thanks bro, I’m pretty pleased with it! 😊
Great looking build! I worry a bit about finishing the wood components. You mentioned staining the wood, but a varnish or deck sealer would probably go a long way to preventing swelling or damage to the wood, as well as keeping anything nasty from the wood itself from dripping down into the pond, particularly if you used treated deck boards. I'd do the same for the OSB portion of the base, as rain water will get in between the other layers and cause swelling and disintegration of the OSB over time.
Yeah, all fair points, thanks for watching! 👊
Great work
Thank you!
Excellent pond
Thank you! 😊
Content comment for the algorithm gods.
Thank you! 👊
Nice set up 👍
Thank you, bro! 👊
@@GingerFishyOfficial I'm working on a patio pond using old planters thats going to be lined . Just looking how to set up the bog filter.
Future food for thought,you can warm up the tubing to get it over the barb,much easier
Yeah, I think I did try putting it into some hot water, but it was still a struggle.. 😩 usually that does work pretty well though!
Right so firstly for those debating recreating this...
I've created my own pond based on this and mirrored it as closely as possible. I've pictures to prove it and its outside as I type. Fish and all. I've made some observations.
COST. This is NO budget pond. You could build quite a half decent ground pond for the cost of this. I've seen a comment or two that this planter cost him £45. Im sure 'today' that this is NOT possible. Im UK. Ive found this exact planter in numerous gsrden centres. It ranges from £350 to £500. The smaller planter anywhere up to £100. Planters are a rip off these days. I got a similar planter but much thinner in B and Q for £67. And the smaller for £25. Doesn't look as nice as this one but its still sturdy and same colour/size. Stones are not cheap. £10 at least per bag (4) and might use half a bag. Tubing and equipment around £70. Amzon and homebase mostly. And I scrimped as best I could.
VISIBILITY. The pond has been operational now for just over 2 weeks. Ive 3 small Gold fish. Smallest outdoor fish in the market now since the laws changed or so the fish stores all consistently tell me. As things stand. And the pond is set up identically. I can barely see the fish. The walls are very green. The gravel on the bottom must be very green. Can see about 15 cm down so if the fish are there I can see them ok. Ive tested the water. Its crystal clear. So the bog filter setup works well. But the Algae on the walls and floor are a problem. The terracota pot which was visible at the start, is now pretty much solid green with algae. No string Algae or anything like that thankfully.
Debating getting 2 or 3 lights for the bottom and see if that increases visibilty.
Admissions. I'm an amateur. Never done this before. But the pond is identically set up to this one, that is for sure. Can anyone offer tips as to how to remove the green from the sides and base? I've used the sponge which works but messes things up and the green comes back in 2 or 3 days. Can it be stopped long term? Its in the sun for 5 or 6 hours a day. Nothing can be done about that.
Excellent!
Thank you!
Nice job
Thanks Mark!
Thanks Mark!
Quite the Pond Creation Collection! You put a bit of work into this, hope rain doesn't wash sand out from under pot. Any creative ideas for filter's 'Waterspout'? no offense, Pipe needs a touch.
Perhaps side *window* to see Fish in action, *especially at night.* _hmm_ if all happy, me too.
Great video and excellent descriptions. I'm curious about adding a T connector in the "cleanout" line so that could double as the input from the pump since it already goes to the bottom of the filter. Thoughts?
This looks great. Is there a reason why you pump the water to the top, then feed it to the bottom? Could it be pumped directly into the bottom of the filter through another hole?
Thank you! No real reason to be honest other than it’s one less possibility for a leak. You could defo go in through the bottom though, which would make it look a bit more tidy. 👍
This is a pretty small big filter. Did it with to keep the pond water clear? Thanks for posting
You aren't worried about that osb in the foundation breaking down?
A little bit.. hopefully be alright 😬
Excellent videos... Full of information and very inspiring. Great job best style videos 📹.
Q: How do you stop the Pond section from overflowing when it rains 🌧 ?
Thank you! To be honest I haven’t done anything to stop it from overflowing… If I see it looking too high I just use a jug and remove a bit of water. I’ve seen people with a similar setup drill a small hole near the top of the pot where they want the water level.. unfortunately because the top surround on this pot is hollow, it wouldn’t of work in this situation. 😊
I have a similar pond. I bought a solar "airstone" pump and connected a sponge filter. For plants ive got a few baskets with angel plants and ornamental onion, and hyacinth and water lettuce floating.
Thats awesome! Ornamental onion sounds interesting.. will have to look in to that!!! Water hyacinth has been been banned here, which is a shame as I really like the look of it.. I’ve got some water lettuce though! Thanks for watching!!!
Cool idea! I like this project. Is there any reason we shouldn't put the debris removing pipe on the bottom of the pot, instead of the side? Seems like it would be a more effective way to remove all of the debris. Yes, I realize I'd have to cut a hole through the back of the bottom pot.
I don’t see why not, I’ve always just had it on the side, and it seems to have always worked well for getting rid of the debris. You would have to make sure you provide enough support around the hole you cut in the bottom though, as the hole may weaken the base a little. 👍
Thanks for showing start to finish. I saw another DIY bog filter with the spraybar at the bottom and the filtered water output at the top. I'm confused. Your way way makes more sense tho.🤔
Awesome! I always try to show as much detail as I can!! 😊
Nice, thought you were going to put links on what you used for your wonderful pond?
Oh yeah, forgot about that! Will try and get them sorted asap! 😊
Update: it might take a while, it’s harder than I thought… 😫
Nice concept. Is there a reason the pipe from the pump into the filter enters at the top like that? Couldn't it just go in at the bottom? Just thought it would be neater, but maybe there's a reason you did it that way.
Thank you! No real reason other than its one less hole being drilled, and therefore one less chance for a leak. But it would look neater, for sure. One other reason though, for going in at the top, is it allows you to add a breather pipe, which is a good alternative to a non-return valve in stopping the back flow of water in the case of a power outage. Obviously I didn’t include the breather pipe in this design as I was using the non-return valve, but I think in the future I will move more towards the addition of a breather pipe, instead of the non-return valve as I think they may be more reliable, and also cheaper.
A hair dryer or heat gun for a few secs will make putting the hoses on much easier.
Yeah, defo need some heat.. I’ve recently taken to dipping the hosing in hot water which helped a fair bit.. but will try the hairdryer method!
Nice small pond but why put water inlet from top when iy would have been so easy to put another tank inlet and have more hoses hidden?
this inspired me to do my own i have created a pond with 55 gallon food barrel. I used 2 5 gallon buckets one on each side. it has been going good but my question is how much water should i expect the plants to use. I seem to loosing about 6 to 7 inches a week. i cant find a leak any where. do you plants take much water from the pond
That seems like quite a lot of water to be loosing each week. Is it particularly hot where you are? Could be evaporation? Also, could wind be catching the water as it returns back to the pond, and blowing it out? That can sometimes happen if there is a big drop from the bog back into the pond. 👍
Great vid! I’m going to do this when I move into my house, currently in a flat. Can the pump tube go straight into the bottom of the filter pot rather than it going in from the top to just reach the bottom anyway? Would make it look a lot nicer than a tube sticking out the top lol
Thank you! Yeah, you can go straight into the bottom. The only thing with that is that it does add a possible leak point, also some people add a breather pipe in at the top (where the water comes in), to stop back flow. But if your not using a breather pipe and your using a non return valve like I used here, you can for sure go in at the bottom, and it would look a lot cleaner.
So the exit is at the bottom with a vertical pipe added because the clean water is at the top.
And the inlet is at the top, with a
vertical pipe going to the bottom because that's where the dirty water needs to begin.
Is it just me, or ...
Way better you talking than the awful music you used in another of your videos. Good explanation and clear steps. Thank heaps from Australia
Thank you! 😊
Great video! I would like to ask, where do you keep the electric sockets? Do you keep them outside? If yes, couod you tell me how do you manage to keep them water/moisture tight? Many thanks in advance!
Hi Adrian, thanks very much! Yeah, I run an extension cord to a specifically designed weatherproof electric box. If your in the UK, you can get them from Homebase. It works quite well, but it’s not perfect. I tend to place a bin bag over the top of it as a bit of extra waterproofing! 👍😊
Hey bro,
Have you had any problems with bog filters? I hear they're pretty foolproof, but I'm trying to find a resource that goes over common bog filter problems.
Hey bro, I think the only problem I’ve had is depending on what plants you use, they can grow so much that they can block things up to the point where the filter can overflow. For example, I like to use typha, as it’s really good at purifying the water, but it is a big plant with a big root structure, that can get out of hand if you don’t keep on top of it. Other than that I can’t think of too many other problems I’ve had.. but if I think of anything else I’ll let you know! 👊
@@GingerFishyOfficial thank you!!
I wonder if doing with a solar panel and no battery in Florida, USA would be enough to keep the pond clean. My tank would be about 400 gallons and it would only be running while the sun is out.
Might work.. especially if you’re in Florida.. just make sure you include that non-return valve (or some other method), to prevent the water in the bog filter from syphoning back into the pond through the pump when the power go off! 👊
Nice looking water feature, but that looks like a lot of weight on that bottom pot. Have you had any issues?
Thank you! It’s been up and running for just under a year now, and seems to be ok.. it’s a pretty solid planter 👍
Can you tell me what pump you’d recommend for this type of pond as I’m looking at replicating it? Also are you able to list all the connectors you needed? Many thanks
Hi Peter, are you in the UK? if so, all the connectors I used were 21.5mm tank connectors from Wickes, it’s the only size they sell, along with the pvc, everything came from Wickes. Homebase also sell them, but for some reason they are 22mm there, would still work fine though. The pump I used in the video was cheap 1,500LPH submersible pump I bought on Amazon, which I had to turn right down using the flow regulator valve I put in, as it was far too powerful. However, after a few days the pump started making a noise, so I swopped it out, and ended up actually using a Fluval U3 internal filter which I added a bit of hosing to, to feed the bog. It produces just the right amount of flow without having to adjust it at all, And that has been working well now for a few weeks. Although I only really used that because I had it lying around.. But I did have a look at the pump size in it, and it is a 600LPH pump. So a 600LPH pump would be sufficient to run a setup like this, so long as you weren’t heavily stocking. The size of the pump needed will vary though depending on a few factors, such as how high it need to pump the water up (to the bog), what fish your planning on putting in, and how many of them. That being said a bog filter does not require a massive amount of flow to be affective, in fact too much flow and the bog filter will start to become less affective. Hope that all helps, and thanks for watching! 😊
Are the deck boards secured to the big pot with screws/glue/etc, or just balanced on there? If nothing, does it feel steady and child-proof?
Just balanced, and seems pretty solid, but yeah like said, you could add some glue if you want to secure it up more 👍
Can this design survive a light freeze? We don't get super harsh winter temperatures, but we do get below zero especially at night.
Probably, but I wouldn’t like to say for certain. I had it set up all through last winter though, and that was a pretty harsh one. I did end up having to turn the pump off for a while though when it froze. Ideally you need to at least try and keep a hole in the ice at all times. Adding a cover helps a lot, and you could always add a small heater set to kick on if it gets really cold.
😮 dog in background
Haha, he’s a good boy! 🐶
Love the video man! I'm making my own at the moment. Any tips for using the holesaw on the pot? I tried it earlier and it split the the plastic.
Thank you! Try putting the drill in reverse when using the hole saw on plastic, that should hopefully stop it from splitting. 👍
@@GingerFishyOfficial Thanks dude, I'll practise on the broken one 🤣
Do you have a link to the stopcocks you used as well as the non return valve?
WTF do you live in the Antarctic? It gets way colder here in Pennsylvania and I don't use any of that underneath my ponds.
Haha, yeah I probably got a bit carried away… 😂
Hi , I have never done DIY but I am going to try and make your filter. How do you cut the hole in the planter so that the connectors fit them exactly? You don't use a uniseal or similar?? What size is the plastic pipe please. Do I need to buy pipe cutters. I will borrow a drill so what size round cutter do I need please? Thank you so very much and thank you for making this video. 😊
Hi Suzanne, I cut the hole in the planter using a 29mm hole saw (or hole cutter), which is the size to use if you are using the same 22mm tank connectors that I used. The plastic pipe is also 22mm. And you don’t necessarily need to buy pipe cutters, you could just use a junior hack saw, but a pipe cutter does make it a lot easier. Also is you’re using the tank connectors like i did in this video, they should come with little rubber washers that ensure a water tight seal. A Uniseal works in a slightly different way to tank connectors, but you could use a uniseal instead of a tank connector if you’re like. If you in the UK you should be able to get everything I used and listed here at Homebase, and probably Wicks too. Hope that helps, and good luck with your build. If you’re worried about drilling the holes and installing the tank connectors, you could always have a practice on a bit of scrap plastic or something before drilling into the plastic container you’re planning on using for your filter. That’s what I’ve done in the past if I’m a little unsure. Thanks for watching! 😊
@GingerFishyOfficial Hi ,Thank you for your reply I am writing out a list of items I need to buy. I am thinking of going to B and Q ,I live in England. The , water in pipe , is a 1 inch plastic pipe with 1 elbow. The clear plastic tubing that you use to go inside of that pipe , please would you tell me the size of that. Do I buy that from a fish store where I would also buy the pond hosing and metal fasteners and regulater stop cock ?
Thank you so much .
@@suzannemoran7281 Hi! Yeah, the water in pipe is 1 inch, along with one 1 inch elbow. I’m not too sure on the size of the clear plastic tubing I used, but really it will be what ever size will fit your pump. Pond hosing, metal fasteners, regulator/ stopcock you should indeed be able to get from your local fish store. They should also be able to advise you on what hosing to buy for your pump. If your local fish store has a decent pond section, they may also sell the tank connectors and pvc pipe. Hope that helps! 😊
@@GingerFishyOfficial Yes it does help. Thank you very much. 😊
Thanks for the video, and have just built one for my small pond. I was wondering, do you run your bog filter 24hours/day?
Yeah, I leave it running 24hours a day!
🤔 What practical purpose does it serve to put the filter in the middle of the pond and not on the bottom where it would be more efficient and effective?
Yeah, ideally the pump (pre-filter) would go at the bottom, but I like to lift it up a bit, that way if there is a leak with the bog filter there is no way that the pond can be drained all the way. Then I use an air stone on the very bottom which should help push up some of the debris/ waste up to the pump. That’s the idea anyway.. Also, in the winter it means all I need to do is to lift the air stone up a bit, which allows the bottom part of the pond to stay nice and still, which provides an area for the fish to over winter.
Great video what size is the pond as I'm trying to find one the same
Thank you! I’m not too sure on the exact size, but it about 70cm high, with a diameter of about 78cm. I got it at local garden centre.. Unfortunately I cant seem to find anywhere online currently selling it. The brand of it is ‘Kanten’ though.. Hope that helps! 😊
@Ginger Fishy yes it has thanks
Hi. Where do you get the tank connectors from? Cheers
I got them from Homebase, but I don’t think they sell that type anymore.. i think they’ve gone all push fit now.. you should be able to pick them up from any good pond shop though 👍
Hi would it be possible to have a complete list of all components used as I would like to make the exact same thing
Hi there! I’ll try and write out a list over the next couple of days, and I’ll put it in the description. 👍😊
That would be brilliant iv been struggling with what to know to buy a complete list description and sizes Qty etc would be perfect for everyone looking to make this exact filter
Great video! I built a bog filter like yours for a small pond that's roughly 4' x 3' any idea as to why the water is green?
Possibly too much light. Have you got any floating plants or a water lily providing shade?
@@GingerFishyOfficial Thank you for your reply. Both the pond and bog filter get direct sunlight. I have not added any plants yet. What would be the best plants for direct sunlight?
@@jeffreyb8928 Water Lily is always good, and will flower nicely in full sun. Also, depending are where you are located water lettuce and water hyacinth also work well in the summer months. 👍
@@GingerFishyOfficial Thank you!
Anyone else see that three legged dog?
That’s my boy, Oscar. 🐶
Is the planter made of plastic?
Yeah, plastic 👍
What size is the big planter? This would be perfect for our porch but we are having trouble finding the right size
It’s 74cm high, with a top diameter of 80cm. So a big old planter! I got it from a local garden centre, and unfortunately can’t seem to find it anywhere online.. but the brand is ‘Ecken Kanten’, so you maybe able to track it down somewhere! Thanks for watching!! 😊
Where do you get the inline clean out isolating valves from for the bog filter and what size are they as you are using 1” pond tubing?
I can’t remember the size unfortunately, but anywhere that sells pond supplies will sell them 👍
Hi, I’m worried that my big will overflow. How do I prevent this?
Bog*
Hi mate, there is a couple of things you can do to prevent the bog from overflowing. Firstly you could make the outflow bigger. The bigger the outflow, the quicker the water can flow back into the pond, and therefore reducing the chance of the bog overflowing. Secondly, if you’ve already built the bog, and you can’t change the size of the outflow, you could add a flow control valve, that way you can just reduce the flow down to the point that the bog will not overflow. Thirdly you could add a second outflow, a little higher than the current outflow, that way if the water can’t exit quick enough through the current outflow, it can go out the second outflow. Adding a second outflow is also handy if your main outflow gets blocked with plant roots or general debris, it give you a bit of time to get in there and do a bit of maintenance. Also, I always like to make sure that my pond pump is not in the very bottom of the pond. Instead I like to have it raised up off the bottom by a few inches, that way, if worst comes to worst and the bog filter does overflow, there is no possible way that the pond can be completely emptied, and therefore saving the fish. Hope that helps! 👍😊
Why dont you put the inlet through the base too?
Yeah, defo could have done that, it would have looked neater. Once the weather starts to warm up I’m going to be doing a big pond build, with a similar bog filter (but much bigger), and I plan to take the inlet in through the base for that one! Thanks for watching! 😊
I am building one similar with a wine barrel. The pump I have is too powerful at 1060l p/h. My question is will a pump at 750l p/h and 96cm head height be ok? (Bottom of barrel to top of bog filter is 88cm)
To be honest I do struggle trying to work out pump sizes, but from previous projects I’ve done, I would say 750LPH sounds about right!
@@GingerFishyOfficial Thank you. I posted a link to a slide show of the one I built, on other barrel pond video you did.
Didn’t see the link unfortunately mate, youtube always deletes links for some reason..
@@GingerFishyOfficial ua-cam.com/video/l91jGwwSGWw/v-deo.html
@@hawkheights6953 Your pond and bog filter look awesome! You’ll have to post an update when the plants and fish go in!!
Hello again!! I know you're in the UK but do you have any idea where I could find this size planter here in the US? and what price range I'm I looking at? If the size planter you have can't be purchased here. What other size would you recommend as I wish to keep guppies in it. Thanks in advance...
Hi there, unfortunately I don’t know of anywhere specifically in the US where you can get a large planter like this one. But you’ll probably find something similar in one of the big-box stores, or a local garden centre. Also, if you can’t find one as big as the one that I used, a little bit smaller would be fine, especially if you’re just keeping a few guppies. The bigger it is just helps with keeping the water parameters more stable. Have you seen the channel ‘Aquapros’, he has done a few mini ponds using planters, and I know he is in the US, so you may be able to get a few ideas from a couple of his videos. 😊
@Ginger Fishy I hope I can find one but so far it ain't happening. I have one other place to look it's called at-home here and that store has a lot of outdoor planters but I will look up Aquapros because it's seems I may have to change directions. Thank you again for your time and I really appreciate your help..
What size hole saw would I need for a 3/4 uniseal? I couldn't find a planter like yours here in the US. So I had to pick what I thought would be a decent size. I'm not happy😢 but it will work I guess.
@@ftayor66 hi there, unfortunately I’m not too sure as I’ve never used uniseals before.. I’ve always used tank connectors or bulkheads. Sorry I can’t help. 😣
@@GingerFishyOfficial no problem at all
Thank you
Can I ask where you got that plastic grid stuff? I'm struggling to find some
Hi there, I got it from a local pond shop, but if you go on Amazon and search ‘koi filter grid’ there’s plenty of places selling it 👍
Is there another name for the tank connectors? I’m having trouble finding them
They’re sometimes known as bulkheads 😊👍
How does the air stone connect into the system?
It’s not connected to the pump or anything.. it’s just connected up to its own nano air pump, just to provide some extra oxygenation and also help push debris up to the pump. 👍😊
I have a closed filter system with foam I got at a home store that runs my waterfall. Can I add a seperate bog filter into the pond?
Yeah, you can always add a bog filter!! 👍😊
Another question the water outlet with all the tiny holes...should that be completely covered with gravel so it doesn't suck air? Also I am starting with a green pond it is starting to get clearer, any suggestions?? I am waiting for plants as I have to plants in the pond.
@@roseanngibson4084 the water outlet with the holes doesn’t necessarily have to be covered, that’s up to you really. I personally like to cover it, so there is no water visible at the top of the bog. If there is water visible at the top of the bog, it tends to attract birds that like to come in for a drink, which is fine, but whilst they’re having a drink they tend to also poop in it, and that poop is very nutrient rich and can they cause algae. Also if you live an area where mosquitoes are an issue it’s best not to have visible water at the top of the bog, as they’ll be all up in that. As far the green water goes, the addition of the bog filter and plants should sort that out.. it may take a little while, but it will go clear. You could add a UV and that will clear it up in a week or 2, but the bog filter and plants will definitely also clear up the water, it may just take a little longer. 😊👍
@@GingerFishyOfficial thank you!!😀
I just wanted to say thank you on your advice. My pond has never been this clear in my life. I believe it was my homemade bog. It went from pea soup to crystal clear that I can see the bottom❤
Do you have links to all the parts you used? Or names? Thanks
Hi there! I’ve put a couple of links in the description. Is there anything in particular you were wondering about? Are you in the UK? If so I got all the plumbing bits from Wickes. The plant pots I got from a local garden centre, but the brand name of them is Ecken Kanten. 👍
Where and how much was that large pot
I got it from my local garden centre, and I think I payed around about £45.. unfortunately I can’t seem to find it online anywhere.. 😩
Do u know the size of the planter ?
I’m not 100% sure, but I think it’s about 300L/ 80 Gallons. It’s a big old planter!!!
I really wanted to see your video through. I am working towards a water feature in my future. I feel like you didn’t show enough detail for a beginner. I’m not intending to be disrespectful. I just don’t have a clear understanding of your techniques and rationale.
Sorry, will try to show more detail in my future projects!
Did you even watch the video?
Did you watch it with your eyes closed?
This video is pretty detailed. What specifically are you unclear on with regards to techniques shown here?
Beginners should watch his beginner videos! This video is to show another style and size…Your attempt is like trying to learn how to swim and entering the Olympics shortly afterwards and complaining because you couldnt keep up! …..fail…Ginger Fishy builds precisely and ends up with a beautiful pond, with needed filtration…not like many others…..go away
Those huge pots cost a fortune
Ive found them at habitat for humanity restore for $20!
I agree!! You can't count on finding them at places like Hab for Hum, that's for sure.
Hope the dogs name is tripod
what was the dimensions of your planter?
The planter that I used for the pond has a top diameter of 78.5cm (31 inches) and a depth of 70cm (28 inches)! 😊👍
Thank you. I enjoyed your video.
Sir, that ( 16:30 ) is most definitely NOT Octogenarian Pond Weed (or whatever it was)…. That was Gillyweed! 🪄🧙♂️
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